a letter written to a particular person or group but which is published in a newspaper or journal so the public can read it

a word or phrase which helps structure writing or talk, for example: first, then, finally

in relation to a text, to come to understand a text’s suggested ideas

when a writer directly addresses their audience, often using pronouns like “you”, “we”, or “us”

Summarising a non-fiction text: 'a letter to my son' (the Guardian, 2014)

English

In 'Non-Fiction: Crime and Punishment', pupils analyse the language choices of authors in non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction: Changing Views', pupils compare language choices in non-fiction texts.

In 'Perspectives on Gender', pupils read challenging pre-20th century, non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction Crime and Punishment', pupils compare authors' viewpoints on a range of non-fiction texts, throughout history. 

In this unit, pupils develop their non-fiction reading and writing skills by reading and responding to a selection of nineteenth century and modern non-fiction texts on the theme of crime and punishment. They practise summarising and comparing texts before writing an article and information text.

Non-fiction: crime and punishment

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

a piece of writing, often included in a newspaper

written to a person/group but published so the public can read it

an account of someone’s life written by someone else

Match each word to its definition. (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

They are intended for a private audience.

They are published with the writer’s consent.

What is true of an open letter? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

{{ }} is when a writer speaks to or acknowledges their audience, often using pronouns like “you”, “we”, or “us” (Non-fiction: crime and punishment).

An {{ }} is a letter written to a particular person or group but which is published in a newspaper or journal so the public can read it (Non-fiction: crime and punishment).

Darling daughter, we are so proud of you.

Which of these are examples of direct address? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Sometimes, after reading the newspaper, I have a jaded worldview.

I woke up feeling excited and jaded about the new day.

She jaded me, so I didn’t get to see the football match.

I ate so much jaded food for lunch; it was disgusting.

After being a plumber, she felt pretty jaded about the leaks in her own home.

Which of these sentences uses the word jaded correctly? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Which of these text types are examples of non-fiction? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

to come to understand a text’s suggested ideas

Which of these words and phrases are examples of discourse markers? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Which of these are synonyms for infer? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

violent or unsteady movement in air or water

Match each of these words to their definitions. (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

The ferry crossing was completely calm, with turbulence throughout.

We had quite a turbulent relationship, not always getting on and often fighting.

The plane turbulented all the way to America.

The constant turbulence made the flight very relaxing.

The country has quite a turbulent history, with periods of violence.

Which of these sentences uses the word turbulence, or its forms, correctly? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Summarising a non-fiction text: 'a letter to my son' (the Guardian, 2014)

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.